Mission Statement

The mission of Dyersburg High School is to provide students with the environmental and educational experiences that will empower them to take responsibility for their learning, their lives, and their world.

We believe that Dyersburg High School exists for the purpose of...

providing a safe, secure, and positive environment in which learning may take place

fostering good citizenship by encouraging individuals to assume responsibility for their actions, to appreciate diversity, and to respect others

creating a learner-centered environment that nurtures learners and provides opportunities for all students to learn, addressing different learning styles and the need for variety in instructional approaches

developing in students an awareness of the past, the present, and the future to promote an understanding of the global nature of our world

ensuring that students have the opportunity to acquire useful academic, vocational, and athletic skills as well as aesthetic values to prepare them for a productive and satisfying life

preparing students to function in an ever-changing technological society

creating an environment where students are encouraged to master curriculum objectives, to think critically, and to produce exemplary work

assessing student learning in ways that demonstrate content mastery as well as the ability to use knowledge for solving problems and making decisions

teaching students to communicate effectively with others, through speaking and writing.

Motto: “Excellence through Commitment”